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The role of the social sciences and economics in understanding and informing tree biosecurity policy and planning: a global summary and synthesis

July 2017

Marzano M, Allen W, Haight RG, Holmes TP, Keskitalo ECH, Langer ERL, Shadbolt M, Urquhart J, Dandy N 2017. The role of the social sciences and economics in understanding and informing tree biosecurity policy and planning: a global summary and synthesis. Biological Invasions 19(11): 3317-3332.

ABSTRACT

We present available evidence on six key dimensions: (1) the role of different stakeholders and the broader public within tree health; (2) levels of knowledge and awareness of tree pests and diseases amongst the variety of end-user ‘stakeholder’ groups, and influences on their attitudes and practices; (3) social acceptability of management approaches; (4) the impact of formal and informal governance arrangements; (5) risk communication; (6) economic analyses on the impact of tree pests.

KEYWORDS

Social science; Tree pests; Awareness; Acceptability; Governance; Risk communication;